Sheriff Hutchinson Says He'll ‘Let The Citizens Decide' His Future In Nov. After Calls For Resignation Following DWI

Hutchinson admitted to drinking before rolling his county-owned SUV on the early morning of Dec. 8 in Alexandria.

51 DVS Exam Stations To Reopen Across Minnesota In January

All 93 DVS exam stations in Minnesota are set to be open by the end of January, according to officials.

MN AG Ellison Tests Positive For COVID-19 While Abroad

Keith Ellison said he is experiencing symptoms, “but nothing worse than a mild cold,” thanks to his vaccine and booster shots.

FULL INTERVIEW: Sheriff Hutchinson Talks About DWI Conviction

Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson says he won't resign, and he plans to run for re-election.

‘I'm Sure They're Really Struggling': Yanez Trial Juror Sheds Light On Pressures Potter Trial Jury May Be Under

Potter shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April.

9 DVS Exam Stations Reopen In MN After Long Pandemic Closure

Forty-one Driver and Vehicle Services locations have reopened across Minnesota. Officials hope to reopen the remaining 52 by Jan. 31.

Talking Points: Suburban Mayors Team Up To Address Crime

Some Twin Cities mayors are forming an unprecedented alliance to fight back against rising crime.

Kim Potter Trial, Dec. 10 Live Updates: Autopsy Photos Will Be Shown In Court Friday

Testimony enters its third day in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter.

Breaking Down The First Day Of Jury Selection In Kim Potter Trial

Defense attorney Joe Tamburino, who is not affiliated with the case, discusses what happened in court.

Jury Selection Set To Begin In Kim Potter Trial

The jury selection process is expected to last a week.

7 DVS Exam Stations Open In MN, Dozens More To Open By Year's End

Minnesota officials said they are working to reopen more than 40 exam stations by the end of 2021.

Hopscotch Chalk Courts Banned On Anoka City Sidewalks: Report

A new ordinance passed in Anoka will unintentionally prohibit hopscotch courts and other chalk drawings on the city's sidewalks.

Minnesota scored a 76 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

Bus Drivers For Minneapolis Public Schools Vote To Strike If Mediation Fails

The bus drivers say they are not being offered adequate compensation and are concerned about safety and retention.

What MN Can Expect From $1T Infrastructure Bill

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was one of only six House Democrats to vote against the bill.

Minnesota To Receive $74M In Federal Funds To Protect, Conserve Wetland Habitat

The funds will directly impact communities in southern Minnesota, southwestern Minnesota, and along the Red and Minnesota rivers.

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell Won't Seek 2nd Term

St. Paul's top cop announced on Wednesday that he won't be seeking a second term in June 2022.

Minneapolis Election: The Impact Of The Park Board Vote

Marielle Mohs has more on the Minneapolis election and the impact it can have on the parks and recreation board.

New Class Of MN State Troopers Start On-The-Job Training

Thirty-four people are joining the ranks of the Minnesota State Patrol. Lt. Gordon Shank talks about this year's graduating class.

Vaccine Doubts Fuel Dr. Scott Jensen's Rise In Minnesota Governor Race

“I’m seeing patients that are actively being harmed or dying from the sort of misinformation that he is propagating,” Klein said.

Gov. Tim Walz Announces 2022 Reelection Campaign

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will run to retain the governor's office in Minnesota in 2022.

Over 6K MN State Workers Opt For Testing Over COVID-19 Vaccine

Gov. Tim Walz's vaccine mandate for state workers went into effect on Sept. 8. It applies to more than 25,000 state employees.

These 5 Agencies Lag In State Vaccine Compliance: Report

Data shows that about a month into the mandate, vaccination rates vary widely by each state agency in Minnesota.

Walz To MN Legislature: Pass Vaccine Requirements For Teachers

Gov. Tim Walz said lawmakers need to tackle "the fourth wave of this terrible pandemic" with new measures passed in a special session.

Minneapolis Testing New Way To Police Parking Overnight

The goal for the city right now is to find alternatives to police response for minor issues.

Some Democrats Fear ‘Massive National Blowback' If MPD Replaced

One of the first prominent Democrats to slam the plan was a moderate congresswoman who doesn’t even live in the city.

David Hann Wins Minnesota GOP Chair After Carnahan's Tumultuous Departure

David Hann won an election Saturday for the job after Jennifer Carnahan was forced out of the role in August.

Minnesota received ‘B’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

POLL: Gov. Tim Walz's Approval Rating Drops 8 Points

The Minnesota governor's approval rating has dropped below 50 percent for the first time, a new poll finds.

‘Hundreds … Literally Begging Me To Run Again': WCCO Goes 1-On-1 With Ousted GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan

Jennifer Carnahan was forced to resign as party chair over her ties to accused child sex trafficker Tony Lazzaro.

St. Paul Board Of Education Approves Plan For Spending $207M In COVID Relief Funding

“We believe the strategies we are proposing will help us reach our goals as a district,” Superintendent Joe Gothard said.

Jacob Frey To Face Two Challengers In Minneapolis Mayoral Debate

The debate will almost certainly touch on the argument over the future of the city’s police department.

Judge Rules Against Parents In Lawsuit Seeking Statewide School Mask Mandate

"The judiciary cannot order a co-equal branch of government to exercise its discretionary, political judgment to implement policy."

Democrats Expel Rep. John Thompson From DFL Caucus

The embattled St. Paul Democrat was again asked to resign by members of his own party.

1.4 Million MN Workers Would Fall Under New Biden Administration's COVID Vaccine Rule

That’s about half the state’s workforce, according to figures shared by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Minnesota Defers OK For Permit Linked To North Dakota Coal-Fired Power Plant Deal

John Tuma, the commissioner who asked for the delay, said he expects the approval process could be held up a couple more months.

Republican State Sen. Jeremy Miller Elected As Majority Leader

He is taking over for Sen. Paul Gazelka, who is stepped down from his post last week to run for governor.

Paul Gazelka Announces Run For Governor Of Minnesota

Paul Gazelka joins Sen. Michelle Benson and former Sen. Scott Jensen as Republicans who hope to unseat Gov. Tim Walz next year.

Walz Allocates $106M From Federal American Rescue Fund: LIST

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed by Congress in February and signed into law by President Joe Biden in March.

MN Family Loses The Only Road To Their House: Report

The family of four may be cut off from the outside world.